Ever wondered where you can explore universal Truths? It’s right here at Happy Science in Sydney. Founded in 1986 by Ryuho Okawa, Happy Science is a spiritual movement. Okawa’s followers see him as the incarnation of a supreme being from Venus. This global movement has members in over 170 countries.
Happy Science welcomes everyone no matter their background. People of all religions are invited to study these teachings together. The teachings focus on love, wisdom, self-reflection, and progress. These are based on a spiritual view of life.
Ryuho Okawa aimed “to bring happiness to humanity by spreading truth”. Before founding Happy Science, Okawa published spiritual messages. These messages claimed to channel words from figures like Jesus Christ and Confucius. In 1987, he released core texts. These included “The Laws of the Sun” and “The Golden Laws”.
The basic teachings include “Exploration of the Right Mind”. Also central are “The Fourfold Path” and El Cantare belief. To gain happiness, practice the Fourfold Path. This involves love, wisdom, self-reflection, and progress.
The only requirement to join Happy Science is aspiration. Members must seek truth. They should contribute to love, peace, and happiness on Earth. Happy Science believes in reincarnation. They also believe in angels, demons, heaven, hell, and aliens.
Happy Science worships El Cantare. They consider El Cantare the “Highest God of Earth”. They believe this being was born on Earth 330 million years ago. El Cantare was worshipped as Elohim and Buddha. Okawa is seen as the current incarnation.
Happy Science offers various facilities. These include worship sites called Shoshinkan. The Sydney branch is located at 516 Pacific Highway, Lane Cove North. It is open from 9am to 8pm but closed on Mondays. You can contact them at +61 2 9411 2877.
Throughout the years, Happy Science has grown. It now has centers in cities like New York and London. At these centers, people study Ryuho Okawa’s teachings. Seminars help improve lives. Events showcase video lectures. Meditation sessions are also held. Community activities include support groups. These are for youth and seniors. They also offer charities.
Happy Science also has a publication division called IRH Press. IRH Press publishes Ryuho Okawa’s teachings. Many have been translated into over 41 languages.
So, step inside Happy Science. Discover the universal Truths for yourself. Experience the teachings of Ryuho Okawa. Perhaps you too will find yourself saying “I’m happy”.